My family and I recently returned from an epic Christmas/New Year’s trip on January 7. We flew eight times, visited four countries and ended our three-week adventure in Las Vegas…

I first really learned about Australia in the late ’80s when Crocodile Dundee hit theaters and Tourism Australia began airing those now-iconic commercials featuring Paul Hogan. Around the same time,…

On Monday, my son came home from school visibly sick. That night, he was wheezing in his sleep. Using our doctor’s app, we made an appointment for 10am the following…

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From the infinity pool, I take in the dramatic view of Land’s End, where the Pacific Ocean collides with the Sea of Cortez. In the distance, the soft glow of…

For explorers, wanderers and those who want to feel the power of the mighty universe, the largest National Park in the Canadian Rockies awaits. Designated a Dark Sky Preserve by…

More than golf courses and bachelorette parties, Scottsdale maintains a unique blend of luxury, relaxation, artistry and adventure. And with 330 days of annual sunshine, it’s easy to explore the…

Like a dandelion puff, we floated above the Turkish fairytale landscape, famed for its otherworldly setting of fairy chimney rock formations, cave dwellings and ancient underground cities. As the fire…

One of my standard travel tips for anyone flying through London Heathrow (LHR) has always been simple: be prepared for strict, slow and often frustrating security. For years, Heathrow was…

In July of 2025, Southwest Airlines (SWA) made national news when it announced it was ending its open seating policy on January 27, 2026. The reason Southwest never assigned seats…

Captain Chris, a Virgin Atlantic pilot who is active on social media, picked quite a time to make his first visit to Canada. On his Sunday evening arrival, Toronto Pearson…

After this weekend’s monumental storm, it’s still a mess out there, especially for American Airlines (AA) passengers and crew. That’s right, even AA’s flight attendants can’t get home, and some…

A reader asked: “I was just reading about how people can book stopovers on long flights to stay in midpoint cities for hours or days. Sometimes the airlines even cover…

If you read my hotel review from my stay at the Hyatt Place Times Square last week, then you know I wrote about why it’s smart to call the hotel…

If you’re following along with my travels this week, this is the final installment. Here are the first three reports: Trip Report: Flying United 787 from LAX to Newark Uber…